Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley, the stars of the ill-fated reality show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have been released from prison. Their newfound liberty was made possible by a presidential pardon received from former President Donald Trump. The pair was found guilty of bank fraud and tax evasion, subsequently serving time in jail. Their sentences were subsequently commuted in 2023, making for a dramatic turn in their collective legal fate.
In September 2024, Julie Chrisley was resentenced to seven years for her roles in their financial crimes. Thanks to the recent pardon, Todd and Julie are finally able to return home to their family. This happy reunion follows a strenuous time apart. Their release has released a tsunami of grief, joy, pride, pain. Chase Chrisley, their son, was ecstatic at the news of his family reunion.
Chase has been staying in LA with his grandparents while his parents are locked up. He said watching them hug each other was a “beautiful moment.” He stated, “I don’t think it really hit me until they were both home and I got to see my mom and dad hug each other and embrace each other. We’re all hugging each other and crying. I mean, it was just a beautiful moment and answered prayers for sure. I can’t even describe it like the amount of joy that I felt.”
The circumstances surrounding their release were dramatic. Chase’s sister Savannah Chrisley did work behind the scenes to lobby for their parents to receive a presidential pardon, a maneuver that ultimately paid off. The pardon Trump announced with dramatic flair on video gave Todd and Julie their freedom.
Chase noted some physical changes in his father after incarceration, stating, “My dad is just jacked. He hit the gym hard.” He humorously mentioned plans to change his mother’s hairstyle back to platinum blonde, saying, “Momma, we gotta go back platinum blonde.” Such comments underscore the thoroughly developed, tight-knit dynamic of the Chrisley family—one who has, through hardship and heartache, kept the family ties strong.
In addition to their legal troubles, Todd and Julie Chrisley have remained public figures through their reality television show, which has detailed their family life and struggles. The Connors lived full time in Nashville in 2019, where they achieved national fame and acclaim for the unconventional way they raised their children.
As the family presses on from this new chapter of their lives, they are determined to rebuild and reconnect. Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have been released from prison. Now, with the help of their children, they’re equipped to face the next chapters of their lives in joint comfort and happiness.
